Tonderai Liberty Mabika

Tractor Checks:

• Reviewed operators' manuals to understand technical information about various models of tractors, in addition to maintenance and servicing of such vehicles.

Suspension checks:

• J – Spring condition and bushes, ball joints, kingpins, shackle bushes.

Braking system checks:

• Checks on brake components, e.g., brake linings, brake boosters, slack adjusters, and S-Cam.

Trailer Checks:

• Suspension checks: checking wheel bearings for greasing and preload.
• Checking rockers for excessive play, and rocker arm bushes.
• Checking torque arm bushes and bolts.
• Checking U-bolts for tightness and condition.

Body:

• Checking the trailer for any cracks and loose bolts.

Wheels:

• Checking tire condition and wheel nut condition

WORKING ON: Freightliners, International Trucks, Shucman, Volvo FH 15 and FH 16, Detroit Engines 14 L & 12.7 L, MBE 4000 Mercedes-Benz, Cummins.

• Performed diagnostic tests to identify mechanical problems in a timely manner.
• Improved function of engines by replacing spark plugs, fuel filters and defective sensors.
• Light vehicle maintenance, service, and repair; heavy-duty trucks and buses maintenance.
• Discussing descriptions of vehicle problems and work to be performed with customers.
• Examining vehicles to determine the extent of damage or malfunction.
• Test-driving vehicles, and testing components and systems using specialized testing equipment.
• Performing routine and scheduled maintenance services, such as oil changes, lubrication, and tune-ups.

Specializations:

• Light Vehicles: Toyota, Ford, and Nissan.
• Heavy Vehicles: FH 15 and 16, VW Buses.

• Carrying out repairs, tune-ups, maintenance, and routine servicing on heavy vehicles and machinery.
• Dismantling, removing, and overhauling.
• Engine assemblies, transmissions, steering mechanisms, and other parts and components.
• Using a welding machine or hand fitting to repair parts.
• Heavy and light vehicle, and mobile equipment maintenance, servicing, and repairing.
• Producing vehicle reports, and supervising apprentices.
• Performed routine maintenance and repairs on light motor vehicles, such as oil changes, brake jobs, tire rotations, and tune-ups.

Specialization:

• Toyota, Land Cruisers, Prado, D4Ds, Nissan Hardbodies, Nissan Premera, Isuzu KBs.
• Shucman, HINO 500, VW Buses, Mercedes-Benz Actros.
• Front-end loaders (936E, 966D), excavators (329D, 320GC), dozers (D7R2), and BOBCAT (skid steer).

• Completed in-depth inspections of vehicle brakes, steering and other systems to check for safety and performance issues.
• Used diagnostics and troubleshooting tools to identify failures and equipment issues.
• Repaired and serviced air conditioning, heating and electrical systems.
• Installed new vehicle systems and components.
• Conferred with customers to obtain descriptions of vehicle problems and discuss repair requirements.

Vehicles:

• Toyota, Nissan, Ford, Isuzu, Nissan UDs & VW Buses

• Pursued every available opportunity to learn systems operations, maintenance tasks, and repair processes.
• Removed old oil, replaced filters, and added correct amounts of fluids.
• Repaired, replaced and adjusted brakes.
• Assisted with more complex repairs including engine overhauls, transmission replacements, suspension work, and electrical system diagnostics.